Tommy was our neighbor for many years. Our sincere sympathy to Anne and the rest of the family.

Dianna & Frank Clay

July 01, 2013 | Chester,, VA

To a wonderful proud man who loved his family. We are grateful for the inspiration you gave all of your children and grandchildren. We will love and miss you!

Debbie Nelms

July 01, 2013 | Houston, TX

Dave and I send our love and support to you all.

Tina Palmer

July 01, 2013 | Porter Corners, NY

Debby,I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I love you dearly and you and your family will be in my prayers.

Lori Wooten

July 01, 2013 | Richmond, VA

Tanya lawrence

June 30, 2013 | Chesterfield, VA

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a wonderful man and now he is in brace in Gods arms. RIP Pops

James & Carolyn Wade

June 30, 2013 | North Chesterfield, VA

My favorite Uncle! So funny and what a memory! Love you Uncle Tommy!

Sue Tibbs

June 30, 2013 | Providence Forge, VA

We loved this man and thank God for his testimony. He raised a wonderful family and they are life long friends. He will never be forgotten. How sweet to think of him in the arms of our Lord.

Steve & Becky Carlisle

June 30, 2013 | Powhatan, VA

Uncle Tommy, you have been on so many journey's in your life. You loved your children, and wife so much. Most of all, you respected your parents and taught everyone to love and forgive each other. I will never forget your contagious laugh and your bubbly personality. You were so kind and always a good listener. You loved to talk and would call your brothers and sisters everyday. You had such unique qualities and characteristics that made you a very special person. Thank you for being my...

DonnaMarie Nelms

June 29, 2013 | Richmond, VA

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NELMS. On June 28, 2013, Thomas L. Nelms Sr. passed into the arms of Jesus, forever to live in the peace, comfort and joy of God. He joins his father, mother, brother, a grandchild and other friends in God's presence. He is survived by Anne, his faithful, loving wife of 60 years; son, Thomas L. Nelms Jr. and wife, Sandy; son, Donald Nelms and wife, Debbie, of Houston, Texas; daughters, Sharon Cooke and husband, Kenny, of Amelia, Karen Sage and husband, Mike, of Las Vegas, and Debbie Hallcom and husband, David, of Richmond; also 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers, Walter and Graham Nelms and their families; and two sisters, Eunice Lawson and Betty Jones and their families. He is survived by brother-in-law, Hank Tibbs; and two sisters-in-law, Barbara Tibbs and Doris Nelms and their families. Tommy was born August 23, 1929 and was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served his country proudly. As a faithful, loving father, Tommy left a living legacy of faith and trust in God. As his human strength and stamina wained in his final days, his spiritual strength carried him through all of life's struggles. Tommy wanted all to know that he loved God, his wife and his family more than life. His greatest desire was for all that he met to know of his Savior, Jesus Christ. The family will receive friends and family at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m., where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will be private at Virginia Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Open Door Baptist Church Building Fund. This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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